Author: Dr. Mriganka Das
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04020031
Abstract : The role of education has expanded far beyond the mere transmission of knowledge to include the holistic development of learners, encompassing emotional intelligence, social awareness, empathy, and ethical reasoning. In this context, narratives—particularly fictional literature—have emerged as powerful pedagogical tools capable of shaping students’ emotional and social competencies. This research article explores the significance of fiction in educational settings, examining how narratives foster emotional intelligence, cultivate empathy, and enhance social understanding. Drawing upon interdisciplinary perspectives from education, psychology, and literary studies, the article argues that fiction serves as a transformative medium that enables learners to engage with complex human experiences. It further analyzes pedagogical strategies for integrating narratives into classrooms and evaluates the challenges and implications of such approaches in contemporary education.
Keywords: Narratives, Fiction, Emotional Learning, Social Learning, Education, Empathy, Pedagogy, Literature.
Page No: 247-253